Hard to shift into reverse. 2012 WRX Imprezs

**jetman** · 01-23-2013 01:49 PM

My WRX has less thsn 3000 miles on it and most of the time when I come to a complete stop then try to go into reverse (5 speed manual) it won't go in, I have to put it in a forward gear and move the car forward a bit and then it will go into reverse. I've taken it into the dealer twice and called Subaru costomer service, so far the service advisore at the dealershipis telling me that this is normal and is a trate for this car. Is anyone else having this problem? Or this is just normal.

Thanks

**blusubi02** · 01-23-2013 01:51 PM

It is normal everyone has said this over and over so your all good:-)

**wrxtreme06** · 01-23-2013 02:01 PM

There is no syncro in reverse. It's totally normal

**rage-wrx** · 01-23-2013 02:10 PM

Its not normal. It is normal for a WRX. But all of us live with it. Its called the shift dance.

**MOTION** · 01-23-2013 02:14 PM

Normal...for a WRX.

**jetman** · 01-23-2013 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by wrxtreme06

There is no syncro in reverse. It's totally normal

I'm 52 years old, my first car was a 4 speed GTO, I have also owned a 350Z 6 speed and I know there's no syncro, but have never come across a car where it was hard to shift into reverse

**jetman** · 01-23-2013 02:34 PM

Thanks, I can't believe this is normal but I guess I'll just have to live with it. Thanks again for the reply.

**jetman** · 01-23-2013 02:37 PM

Thanks for the reply, it's going to be difficult to live with. (Irritating)

**Rambo** · 01-23-2013 02:42 PM

Well, urethane shifter bushings (front and rear) plus a short throw shifter will help tighten up shifting feel and eliminate the sloppy stock feel.

These will help some with the shift into reverse problem, but yeah, get used to the Subaru shifter dance.

**UEDan** · 01-23-2013 02:49 PM

I actually don't get this problem TOO much. I park ass in, so when I do need reverse everything is nice and warmed up. Try that?

Originally Posted by Unabomber's Manifesto

Why is it hard to go into reverse? Reverse is a straight cut gear with no synchros. This means reverse can be tricky from time to time. Problems can be grinding or inability to go into reverse. Since reverse is usually engaged as soon as the vehicle has started, the lack of fluid temperature and flow plays as role as well. Most reverse problems can be overcome by selecting a forward gear first, rolling forward slightly, double clutching, or some other technique. What works for one car may not work for another, so experiment with the technique that works best for your car. "Problems" with reverse engagement are actually common with many transmissions from many manufacturers.

**Mikie13** · 01-23-2013 02:51 PM

Should have got an STI. No problems with the lockout collar and going into reverse

**jsBLwrx** · 01-23-2013 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Mikie13

Should have got an STI. No problems with the lockout collar and going into reverse

Dang....rub some salt into the wound

OP... Shift into the 1st gear first then the reverse.... This is not 100 % but works most of the time

**twister8008** · 01-23-2013 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by rage-wrx

Its not normal. It is normal for a WRX. But all of us live with it. Its called the shift dance.

Shift dance... LOL!

**RichD514** · 01-23-2013 03:35 PM

I live on a fairly busy street and have this problem ONLY when backing into my driveway when there is a bunch of cars coming. No cars for miles, it goes right in

**jsBLwrx** · 01-23-2013 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by RichD514

I live on a fairly busy street and have this problem ONLY when backing into my driveway when there is a bunch of cars coming. No cars for miles, it goes right in

Lol.... Murphy'ism is all over u